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For the Nashville Predators and their rabid fans, our quest for the Cup begins Thursday night, in Smashville. It’s an EPIC time of the year for the NHL. For Nashville Predators fans, it’s OFF THE CHARTS!

Apr 7, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators fans wave cell phones and sing the Beatles \”Let It Be\” as referees review a goal late in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Clarksville, TN – Being able to defend yourself is nothing new, but in today’s world, it’s become even more important.

In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self defense is just one of the many benefits of the training. It’s a discipline. It’s respect.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on “grappling”, especially ground fighting. BJJ was formed from Kodokan judo ground fighting, and eventually came to be its own combat sport.

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Statesboro, GA – Austin Peay State University’s softball team kept the pressure on Georgia Southern right down to the game’s final pitch, Sunday at the Eagle Round Robin, but in the end couldn’t break through in coming up short versus the tournament hosts, 4-2.

Nashville, TN – The Nashville Predators overcame a lackluster first period, to continue their dominance at home and their dominance over the Colorado Avalanche, with a 4-1 win at Bridgestone Arena.

This victory is the seventh in a row over the Avs, and keeps their home winning streak alive for 2017-2018.

Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) works around Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie (4) for a short handed shot during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Nashville, TN – Well it’s over. The true “Cinderella” of the National Hockey League, our Nashville Predators, have bowed out. Losing last night 2-0, the Penguins win the series and hoist Lord Stanley’s cup for the second year in a row.

I was there, and I didn’t like it one bit.

Honestly, I’m so exhausted I can barely hold my head up. This playoff series, while exciting as hell, has taken me physically, mentally and financially. I was ready for this to be over a couple of weeks ago.

I’m going to try and put all of this in perspective as best I can, without mentioning the officiating. I’ll leave that for another column.

Nashville Predators left wing James Neal (18) and center Mike Fisher (12) react after an empty net goal by Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Carl Hagelin (not pictured) in the third period in game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. (Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports)

Nashville, TN – The Nashville Predators have done something that nobody could have ever predicted. The eighth seeded Preds have won four games in a row over the Stanley Cup Champions, and #1 seed, Chicago Blackhawks. It’s called a SWEEP!

Not one single hockey writer, broadcaster, play-by-play guy, producer, coach, player or even the equipment guy could have ever predicted that the Nashville Predators would sweep their series against Chicago.

Nashville Predators players celebrate in the closing seconds of a win against the Chicago Blackhawks in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 4-1 to eliminate the Blackhawks. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Nashville, Tn – When Belmont University hired Cameron Newbauer as the head coach of their women’s basketball program, he became only the fourth head coach in the history of the program.

Newbauer had been an assistant coach at the University of Louisville where he helped the Cardinals to a 29-9 record, and earning a #5 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Louisville went on to win five consecutive games, including an appearance in the National Championship game.

Cameron Newbauer coaching in his first year at Belmont (photo courtesy Belmont Sports Information)